More than 150 years ago the Town of Whitby was selected as the seat of government for the new County of Ontario. Located in the heart of the Durham Region, Whitby continues to be a popular choice for families, government, and industry.
A walking tour of the downtown will bring you past heritage homes and business establishments, which have been carefully preserved to offer a view of Whitby's history. Yet in addition to sentimental attachment to its roots, the town has also developed a vibrant and progressive character.
Well-established neighbourhoods provide residents everything they want in a community: from modern schools and churches of all denominations to great shopping, a wide range of recreational and facilities public transit. Residents and visitors to Whitby can enjoy more than 120 parks, connected through a variety of bicycle paths.
The Town of Whitby continues to have a strong and diverse industrial base that includes a number of industries such as plastics, automotive, packaging, telecommunications, steel and pharmaceuticals.
Whitby's population is currently projected to be 123,500 with an anticipated increase to 129,900 in the next three years. The recent jumps in population growth have been accompanied by growth in retail and entertainment projects.
